tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352030692019-09-12T06:25:47.675-04:00The Personal StylistYour Expert on Style, Fashion, Trends, and ShoppingLanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-38709011440097194552010-01-10T21:43:00.002-05:002010-01-10T21:45:31.399-05:00Check out Lovely!Hi All<br />Sorry I haven't blogged in sooo long! I'll be reviving PS soon enough, but for now, have been working on a new chic bridal store called Lovely! Check out my site and blog at <a href='http://www.lovelychatter.blogspot.com/'target=blank>lovelychatter.blogspot.com</a> and <a href='http://www.lovelybride.com/'target=blank>lovelybride.com</a>. Thanks for the support!<br /><br />xoxo<br />LanieLanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-74412112850027469562009-04-11T13:48:00.004-04:002009-04-11T14:06:57.917-04:00Current Elliott Boyfriend Jean=Good Investment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SeDbfqoYmRI/AAAAAAAAAZA/s914ugwZMyY/s1600-h/KATIE-HOLMES.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SeDbfqoYmRI/AAAAAAAAAZA/s914ugwZMyY/s320/KATIE-HOLMES.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323496096618027282" /></a>I so thought I would breeze over the boyfriend jean trend without having to engage. If they make even Katie Holmes look frump, I had no chance in them. But on a recent Europe trip, after about three days in the same skinny jeans, I needed some jean liberation. I was sick of a) wearing the same jeans and b) feeling like I was busting out of the skinnies with each night's creme brulee. So I went on the cheap and bought a nice comfy pair of generic boyfriend jeans...I mean, why pay the big ticket for a trend that will be over before it began. Here comes the testimonial: I've worn them at least four days out of each week since I got them. I pop them on to walk the dog, I wear them when i want to feel skinny (since you will drown in any good fitting pair) and I merch em up with heels sometimes and wear them at night. So by now, I have invested in the Current Elliott pair, they are now in frequent rotation, and I won't skimp on a good thing again. They are like my new wooby! Check out all their great new styles at <a href="http://www.currentelliott.com/">currentelliot.com</a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-48166025265202213212009-04-01T22:59:00.007-04:002009-04-01T23:05:15.133-04:00She'll wear this again! Dresses by Simple SilhouettesHow many times have bridesmaids said that? If they shriek with excitement when they see the dress and say 'I will totally wear this again!', they probably won't. (Big tip: shrieking is overacting which signifies lying). But seriously, I would wear one of these again if someone made me purchase it. Heck, I might even buy one with no wedding in mind and wear it to a cocktail party. Or maybe I'm just being lured in by the cute flags in the background. Marketing....got me again!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SdQrH2ULAtI/AAAAAAAAAY4/Q9dwpfyb9SM/s1600-h/angelica_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SdQrH2ULAtI/AAAAAAAAAY4/Q9dwpfyb9SM/s320/angelica_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319924473670599378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SdQq5V555iI/AAAAAAAAAYw/-IoRfYwiOUo/s1600-h/orchid_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SdQq5V555iI/AAAAAAAAAYw/-IoRfYwiOUo/s320/orchid_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319924224452322850" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-37591651017591655342009-03-29T18:40:00.004-04:002009-03-29T18:46:05.420-04:00I love Makool, who loves youI stumbled across this dress on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13989400">etsy.com</a>, and after pulling on the thread, found my way to this lovely site, <a href="http://store.makoollovesyou.com/">makoollovesyou.com</a>, with very original and interesting pieces. In tough money times, I try to only buy pieces that are totally unique and different. Not necessarily of the current trend, but more of a timeless piece that you will treasure. I also think that wearing something unique just makes me feel better about myself...a reminder that I am also unique and different and even if I don't have money, I have that!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_5raQsDuI/AAAAAAAAAYY/YBw05FjRK5Y/s1600-h/il_430xN.33977999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_5raQsDuI/AAAAAAAAAYY/YBw05FjRK5Y/s400/il_430xN.33977999.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318744209126854370" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-20183502713902662332009-03-29T18:25:00.006-04:002009-03-29T18:31:19.853-04:00OBSESSED-Sarah SevenNot only is Sarah's work totally dreamy, but it's made to order, meaning it will fit like a glove. But wait, there's more! She donates 5% of sales to charity...which should be the new norm these days.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2kjgDnkI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/2sdgp7m2qL4/s1600-h/P1060506.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2kjgDnkI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/2sdgp7m2qL4/s320/P1060506.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318740792813264450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2hHTVbFI/AAAAAAAAAYI/n6MV4armHfs/s1600-h/RobinBlue44.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2hHTVbFI/AAAAAAAAAYI/n6MV4armHfs/s320/RobinBlue44.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318740733704105042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2ZmrWfGI/AAAAAAAAAYA/sD8TMH-Jc8k/s1600-h/il_430xN.60074189.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Sc_2ZmrWfGI/AAAAAAAAAYA/sD8TMH-Jc8k/s320/il_430xN.60074189.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318740604687383650" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-1732356522589852842008-10-28T19:41:00.004-04:002008-10-28T19:56:22.835-04:00Life's Biggest Fashion Dilemma-Wedding Dress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SQemjS8u-6I/AAAAAAAAAVA/7CWkaoS13No/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SQemjS8u-6I/AAAAAAAAAVA/7CWkaoS13No/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262357814917921698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SQemF4ivy9I/AAAAAAAAAU4/3lug7tFCMes/s1600-h/Dress+4+pic1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/SQemF4ivy9I/AAAAAAAAAU4/3lug7tFCMes/s320/Dress+4+pic1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262357309613394898" /></a><br />When I say i need new boots, I typically mean I need one pair. However, it is not uncommon to come home with two or three. So imagine my perplexion (if it's not a word, it should be...work with me here) when I realized shopping for one wedding dress means I can only come home with one. Unless I pretend to be Eva Langoria Parker or stage an unfortunate 'ripping' of my wedding dress mid-way through the reception, I can't envision how i can do a costume change without some raised eyebrows and that 'what a diva' glare. Therefore, I will spend the next few months scouring the market and agonizing every day about the perfect ONE. I'll give in...but I'm not too happy about it. To get the ball rolling...here is what I'm loving now: Torn Flowers. Anyone see any good ones I should know about?Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-24499211926567756662007-04-25T22:51:00.000-04:002007-04-25T23:00:23.626-04:00Stars Don't Fail Me Now! The High Waisted Fiascos...Was this all a sham? Was the return of the high waist just good 'in theory'? I mean, when something even looks bad on Mishha Barton, we are all doomed! I know Jessica Simpson has packed on a few pounds lately, but even she doesn't deserve a front butt. I'm going to think twice before I sport my new pair. Or at least hope there are no cameras around.<br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RjAVQcFI-hI/AAAAAAAAAP8/cX2DXovaP6Y/s1600-h/mischa_barton_300x400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RjAVQcFI-hI/AAAAAAAAAP8/cX2DXovaP6Y/s320/mischa_barton_300x400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5057565753696909842" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RjAVUcFI-iI/AAAAAAAAAQE/A7IJBpUXJSM/s1600-h/jessica_simpson_300x400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RjAVUcFI-iI/AAAAAAAAAQE/A7IJBpUXJSM/s320/jessica_simpson_300x400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5057565822416386594" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-40955647945070305152007-04-18T20:18:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:50:31.329-04:00Gap, You Did It Again<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Ria2rfEy3II/AAAAAAAAAPU/SzDYKpU2yNw/s1600-h/gp498960-00vliv01.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Ria2rfEy3II/AAAAAAAAAPU/SzDYKpU2yNw/s200/gp498960-00vliv01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054928489962200194" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Ria2n_Ey3HI/AAAAAAAAAPM/vlVOqhdkaqY/s1600-h/gp498958-00vliv01.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Ria2n_Ey3HI/AAAAAAAAAPM/vlVOqhdkaqY/s200/gp498958-00vliv01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054928429832658034" /></a>So maybe it's a three-hit wonder, but the Gap has pulled a really cool rabbit out of their hat: three CDFA award winners, Doo Ri, Thakoon, and Rodarte to design a line of creative white shirts for them. The stuff is dope...especially since the white shirt is looking so fresh right now. But alas, go to your rural stores to find any product left. This is sold out online already! Maybe the Gap should have actually made enough product for the demand and they could have pulled themselves out of their two year sales slump!Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-60485790444602691312007-04-04T22:09:00.000-04:002007-04-04T22:15:31.234-04:00Does Your Size Depend on How Much You Like Something<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RhRa77wd1OI/AAAAAAAAAO0/J8SmeeB0aas/s1600-h/73LJ01365_dt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RhRa77wd1OI/AAAAAAAAAO0/J8SmeeB0aas/s400/73LJ01365_dt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5049761067888923874" /></a><br />Ahh yes. I did just buy this dress a full 2 sizes too small because I love it so. Alas, I will spend my evening moving snaps by about an inch to make this dress appear to be my size. I've found that my size varies based on 1) How much I obsess about something and 2) How much it costs. I could range from a 2 to a 12 at the Barney's Warehouse Sale. So if you see me hobbling down the street, know how truely and deeply I love those shoes, or at least loved the price tag.<br /><br />But it was worth if for this doozy. It was featured in both In Style and Domino, and is sold out from Bergdorf to Intermix. Milly sure knew what she was doing with this frock, and it doesn't hurt that it is the color du jour. So you see, I just had to the last one, regardless of the size.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-42636838627727902082007-03-30T10:10:00.000-04:002007-03-30T10:16:15.450-04:00Pat Field for Payless<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rg0bqhu_gMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ASnOtZL-QNs/s1600-h/79th_FieldP_01.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rg0bqhu_gMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ASnOtZL-QNs/s320/79th_FieldP_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047721174776119490" /></a><br /><br />I interrupt posting of the Europe trends for some breaking news. Not only is famed Sex and the City and the Devil Wears Prada stylist, Patricia Field, designing a line for Payless, but Payless is actually doing an amazing job of marketing the line. Check out this hip <a href="http://www.paylessontheredcarpet.com/">sitelet</a>.<br /><br />Pat wore Payless to the Oscars this year. And looked pretty stunning...does this woman age well or what!Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-58261395803037162622007-03-18T16:40:00.000-04:002007-03-19T18:30:58.831-04:00Diggin Gap Boyfriend Fit Khakis<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rf8PFcuuOcI/AAAAAAAAANY/wL8aRqmWvDA/s1600-h/gapkhakis.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rf8PFcuuOcI/AAAAAAAAANY/wL8aRqmWvDA/s320/gapkhakis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043766693964167618" /></a>Now I thought for sure with the dismal news coming out of the Gap in the past year, they wouldn't have anything worth viewing this season. So it wasn't until I was window shopping in Paris and ran across the cutest outfit that I actually fell into the Gap. I avoid all of the NYC Gaps because I know where each it located, but scouring windows overseas, I don't know what stores I'm looking at until something catches my eye and I walk in. <br />And this is what caught my eye this time. I haven't been so into white shirts and khakis since Mad About You. But this androgynous look, baggy pants, fitted top, swing jacket, has a newer look. It's not really baggy over baggy like it was in the 90's. There is a bit of a Audrey Hepburn look. Just in time for all of the cute ballet flats infultrating the country.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-89139483599252276902007-03-17T16:26:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:25:30.670-04:00Hey Sexy Bumblebee<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfxPo8uuOYI/AAAAAAAAAM0/YviEW43QdKU/s1600-h/CIMG4271.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfxPo8uuOYI/AAAAAAAAAM0/YviEW43QdKU/s400/CIMG4271.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042993247663569282" /></a>Yeah I know it sounds funny, but when I saw my friend Patty wearing a black pencil skirt, fab black Dior heels, and a shocking yellow sweater, it just rolled off my tongue. But knowing she had just come back from Europe, I realize now, sitting in my Paris hotel, what she just saw. Everyone is wearing black and yellow. It's part mod part matrix and definately leaves you looking like the queen bee. Not sure if I'm ready for it yet...especially with my 2 month old shade of blonde. Not good with most yellow hues. But I'm definately ready for Spring and this screams it.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-28247931802046168782007-03-12T21:00:00.000-04:002007-03-12T21:07:21.540-04:00Bubblicious at BCBG<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfX5QKH-WDI/AAAAAAAAAMs/AWBB0XlTBW4/s1600-h/bubblelicious.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfX5QKH-WDI/AAAAAAAAAMs/AWBB0XlTBW4/s400/bubblelicious.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5041209413902161970" /></a><br />Now I admittedly embarrassed myself in a bubble skirt this past season, but I'm not quite over trying out volume shapes yet. I think I can give it one more try with the hottest bubble o' the moment, the bubble sleeve. This look is most appropriate for spring or summer, because trust me, it is impossible to wear a jacket over this look without having lumpy arms. It's also better when it's warm because the rule of thumb on volume sleeves is keep the silhouette short and sexy elsewhere. If you try this look in a long or full dress, you'll need to belt in at the waist to make it slenderizing. DO NOT do volume all over. It's important to show off something slim, whether its a long lean leg or a waistline. The skinny mini is the newest length because it gives you a 60's twiggy look.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-40107307591748595142007-03-09T10:20:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:03:06.337-05:00Ben Kweller Is So Puppy<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGPL6H-WCI/AAAAAAAAAMk/DmdUWRCPPWk/s1600-h/bk.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGPL6H-WCI/AAAAAAAAAMk/DmdUWRCPPWk/s400/bk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039966892748331042" /></a>Don't worry, I'm over this word in about 15 hours. But last night, I decided that the sweetest, nicest, most lovely things in the world are 'puppy'. My friend Leslie and her fiance Olly cuddling in the corner are puppy, Tom Gray's smile is puppy, and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/benkweller">Ben Kweller</a> is just all around puppy!<br />But wait, there's more. Ben has quite a cool style, which is why he warrants a blog entry. Last night, he was very 'Chips Ahoy'...a nautical twist but with a yummy humor about it. Check out the head to toe...striped shirt: tres francais, gray jeans: very now, tiny blazer: brooklyn chic, and a cool cap. Captain oh my captain.<br /><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGOu6H-WBI/AAAAAAAAAMc/fwXgsmyY1Cc/s1600-h/set+list.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGOu6H-WBI/AAAAAAAAAMc/fwXgsmyY1Cc/s200/set+list.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039966394532124690" /></a><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGOlqH-WAI/AAAAAAAAAMU/zMrV-OXvefs/s1600-h/bkvip.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfGOlqH-WAI/AAAAAAAAAMU/zMrV-OXvefs/s200/bkvip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039966235618334722" /></a>I also dig the curls, the songs, and most of all his attitude. He gushed about his grandma on stage, interacted with the crowd all night, and added my fav song, Run, to his set list just because my friend JB requested it. What a guy! Check out <a href="http://www.mtv.com/#/ontv/dyn/trl/TRLvoting.jhtml">this link</a> to see his g-ma getting down on mtv.com trl. Vote for the video while you're at it! <br /><br />And speaking of what a guy...a special shoutout to JB (aka John-Be-On-Dough-Lil-Oh) for getting 'Run' added to the set. That was the highlight of my 2007 so far! You're so puppy John!Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-57438059245406187072007-03-08T14:40:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:48:40.360-05:00Bringing Back the Dittos<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfBoabbqRNI/AAAAAAAAALs/jBNQtUIaLGg/s1600-h/Red+Jeans004.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RfBoabbqRNI/AAAAAAAAALs/jBNQtUIaLGg/s400/Red+Jeans004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5039642786277246162" /></a><br />Daniella Clarke, the hot designer responsible for Frankie B lowriders, is bringing back one of her first loves...Dittos. Dittos was a huge late 70's, early 80's brand that focused on tight t's and high waisted jeans in bright colors. And on the front end of the high waist revolution, the timing couldn't be more perfect. This will be a great addition to your summer wardrobe in fun electro bright colors. And perfect with this summers casual comfort wedge. Bring back the rainbows and unicorns and your euphoric summer is complete.<br /><br />The line ships to better stores (Bendel's, Intermix, Lisa Kline, etc) on March 30th.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-82507344211963901952007-03-06T11:36:00.000-05:002007-03-06T11:49:59.459-05:00How High Can You Go?<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Re2bVIUX5fI/AAAAAAAAALk/izRUEWJ4Ess/s1600-h/high+waisted.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Re2bVIUX5fI/AAAAAAAAALk/izRUEWJ4Ess/s400/high+waisted.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5038854345409947122" /></a>As I sat on a barstool with my very hot date last night, it dawned on me that I was wearing my 'standing room only' jeans. Meaning, if I'm in the sitting postition, rest assured my bum is being beared to the general public. Definate reason to not sit at the bar stool the makes your backside face the restaurant patrons. You just end up being a 'yanker' all night...making sure your sweater stretches as far is it can go to mind the gap between your jeans and your top.<br /><br />Which is why I'm finally ready for the high waisted pant. I was afraid I would get 1980 mom's butt...the elongated backside view that makes your behind look like it's 1/3 of your total body height. But I've found the key to this look is making sure the mid-section of your pants, that is, the section from the top of the pant to just below the belly button, has a corset effect and actually looks like a seperate piece. It should have some sort of seam around your low waist, so you get all the beauty of a long torso, but the added benefit of a tiny weeny pinched waist. Now the only thing to bring back is the vintage exercises with the belly band or the broomstick so you can nip that waist in!Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-17777847826245740372007-03-02T12:02:00.000-05:002007-03-02T12:14:21.090-05:00Scarlett Loves Reebok-BIG Disappointment!<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Reha4UkgyeI/AAAAAAAAALI/SC7Zn1aXhR8/s1600-h/scarlett_johannson_400x300.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Reha4UkgyeI/AAAAAAAAALI/SC7Zn1aXhR8/s320/scarlett_johannson_400x300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037376106854926818" /></a><br />So Scarlett's line for Reebok debuted yesterday...and the fact that you've probably heard nothing about it is no accident! The line is about 6 styles and a couple of colors...including the ever exciting white and gray? Maybe things fizzled out in the partnership after she spend her last six months concentrating on LV and JT...but the design team at Reebok could have AT LEAST come up with something presentable. With so many design partnerships happening today (Stella for Adidas, Madonna for H&M, everyone cool for Target,etc) celebrity names are just par for the course. You have to have cool design to back it up. Shame on you Reebok.<br /><br />BTW...good luck finding it on Reebok.com as they make no mention of it. Click <a href="http://store.reebok.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2638589&sr=1&origkw=Scarlett%20Hearts">here</a> to see the handful of styles.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-56509720897503031282007-03-02T11:33:00.000-05:002007-03-02T12:49:15.115-05:00Lanie Learns to KrumpI'm OBSESSED with meez.com, so much that I just burned a half hour finding the cutest Lanie version I could create. And I thought turning myself into an elf on officemax.com was cool!<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.meez.com/lpilnock" title="Check out this user&#39;s profile at Meez.com"><img src="http://images.meez.com/user08/09/10/0910_10004474171.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></center><br />Meez allows you to select from oodles of hairstyles, eye colors, outfits, settings, you name it! They even have ethnic face features which is a step up from the Barbie.com games my niece *makes* me play with her. Welcome meez Lanie to the PS blog...I'll try to update her outfits and her settings often (she is krumping for a limited time only).Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-24081359618400340432007-03-01T16:26:00.000-05:002007-03-01T17:56:28.142-05:00Scarlett Johansson Fell From Heaven<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedVLADIJ2I/AAAAAAAAAKM/xHlYmcJVQEo/s1600-h/LV001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedVLADIJ2I/AAAAAAAAAKM/xHlYmcJVQEo/s320/LV001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037088355717228386" /></a><br />As if I needed another reason to adore Scarlett Johansson, I came across these pictures of her in the Spring LV campaign. I love the style of these photos with a porcelain type finish. Dior is doing something similar this season with color that looks like it came straight off of the white range of a paint store. <br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedZXgDIJ3I/AAAAAAAAAKU/iirJHCL48I8/s1600-h/LV002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedZXgDIJ3I/AAAAAAAAAKU/iirJHCL48I8/s200/LV002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037092968512104306" /></a><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedZ8gDIJ5I/AAAAAAAAAKw/hoqSxTD6OZo/s1600-h/LV003.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RedZ8gDIJ5I/AAAAAAAAAKw/hoqSxTD6OZo/s200/LV003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037093604167264146" /></a><br />Scarlett is a mix of natural beauty and imperfection. She has such a reality to her voice, style, attitude. I imagine Scarlett is cool and smooth, but can still be the girl that text messages a guy too much after a breakup and regrets it.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-49088820584811146782007-02-28T14:19:00.000-05:002007-02-28T14:31:25.391-05:00Black, White, and Red All Over<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXX0ADIJ0I/AAAAAAAAAJw/JlNgCr4PMg8/s1600-h/girl004.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXX0ADIJ0I/AAAAAAAAAJw/JlNgCr4PMg8/s320/girl004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5036669046650054466" /></a><br /><br />No it's not new, but black and red hasn't looked this fresh since the White Stripes ruled it. <br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXXuQDIJzI/AAAAAAAAAJo/DPeVUnr5YqY/s1600-h/girl003.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXXuQDIJzI/AAAAAAAAAJo/DPeVUnr5YqY/s320/girl003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5036668947865806642" /></a>I think I love it more now because it feels more black and white with hints of red...most importanly the lips! There were so many raspberry red lips on the runway, that I'm almost ready to throw out the gloss! Matte lips are starting to look good again. And leave the shine to all the great new giant crystal beads and mirrored gemstones like this cool Chloe dress.<br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXYDgDIJ1I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/U14AdYArcjA/s1600-h/girl005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReXYDgDIJ1I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/U14AdYArcjA/s320/girl005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5036669312938026834" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-56800536498827681272007-02-27T09:16:00.000-05:002007-02-27T09:40:02.863-05:00Sarah Jessica Parker Bends Over Backwards for the Environment<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReRCu3GQe2I/AAAAAAAAAJc/5EvmWy6TXjs/s1600-h/Sarah+Jessica+Parker.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReRCu3GQe2I/AAAAAAAAAJc/5EvmWy6TXjs/s320/Sarah+Jessica+Parker.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5036223656138668898" /></a><br />Mrs. Ferris Bueller lives just down the street from me and I see her and the fam quite a bit in the West Village. I've seen little James throw fits, SJP talk to neighbors, and Matthew shoveling the walk. So they pretty much seem like an all American family. Save for times that an Escalade rolls up to pick them up in evening attire for Broadway debuts, movie screenings, etc. <br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReRCHnGQe1I/AAAAAAAAAJM/rI4a8tJCvDE/s1600-h/prius.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReRCHnGQe1I/AAAAAAAAAJM/rI4a8tJCvDE/s320/prius.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5036222981828803410" /></a><br />So today I was extremely impressed when the unassuming Prius that was complete with driver came to attention as SJP carried out her stroller. Looks like the Brodericks have downgraded their wheels and upgraded their cool factor in my opinion. If you don't know the <a href="http://www.toyota.com/Prius/">Prius</a>, it is has both a gas engine and electric motor, great fuel economy and low emissions. Don't care because you take the subway? Well you'll be surprised to learn that us NY'ers produce as much if not more CO2 than the avg American. Go to <a href="http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/">stopglobalwarming.org</a> to learn more.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-42362442520565554702007-02-26T10:49:00.000-05:002007-02-26T20:03:32.107-05:00Reese's Pieces...vavavoom at the 2007 OscarsWhile I'm tempted to comment on multiple winning looks at the Oscars, we all know that many are nominated, but there is always one winner. And this year it is by far Reese Witherspoon in a fab Nina Ricci plum layered gown.<br /><br />And why? Although it is obvious, let's break it down:<br /><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReMGN3GQexI/AAAAAAAAAIg/litW_5kNtyc/s1600-h/-898945e26dfdc5c03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/ReMGN3GQexI/AAAAAAAAAIg/litW_5kNtyc/s400/-898945e26dfdc5c03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5035875643528608530" /></a><br />1) FIT-This dress is perfectly nipped at her best asset...her waistline. It is refreshing to see a dress that fits in a real vintage way. Plus we are all sick of people making their cleavage a key part of their look.<br /><br />2) HAIR-She is rocking the long layers that Gwenyth and Nicole had, but her bangs look so fresh and updated.<br /><br />3) ATTITUDE-We all love a survivor, but she's not sending out the pathetic Teri Hatcher 'look at me know' vibes. She is truely confident, strong and super sexy.<br /><br />So firm nod to Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Lopez, and Naomi Watts, but Reese gets the gold.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-11822591571473649942007-02-23T17:06:00.000-05:002007-02-23T17:18:36.109-05:00You CAN Mix Your WhitesA loyal 'PS' fan recently asked me if he could a) wear white in the winter and b) mix different shades of white. Well OF COURSE you can wear white in the winter...that trend has been around a couple of seasons now. The question is whether you are bold enough to brave the glaring looks of tradtionalist who are dying for Memorial Day to arrive so they can gleam in their best whites. (PS. I don't recommend exercising this trend in the state of Texas).<br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd9ndnGQeuI/AAAAAAAAAH8/xkAikEEyk2Y/s1600-h/cw019493_7005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd9ndnGQeuI/AAAAAAAAAH8/xkAikEEyk2Y/s320/cw019493_7005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034856666832599778" /></a><br />But can you mix whites? I would have initially said no...actually seems kind of weird to me. But low and behold, several Menswear designers show various shades of cream and white mixed in the same outfit, Valentino and Vuitton to name just a few. Now these aren't rebel design teams, they are well established high end brands, so if they say it's ok...go nuts! Just make sure leave the white patent dress shoes to Cousin Eddy.<br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd9nuHGQevI/AAAAAAAAAIE/3leCC2OLx9E/s1600-h/cw019024am_07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd9nuHGQevI/AAAAAAAAAIE/3leCC2OLx9E/s320/cw019024am_07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034856950300441330" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-52507693824804662952007-02-22T12:51:00.000-05:002007-02-22T13:07:38.058-05:00Ga Ga for Gucci<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd3bsXGQesI/AAAAAAAAAHk/zJgq-xpf6o8/s1600-h/gucci.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd3bsXGQesI/AAAAAAAAAHk/zJgq-xpf6o8/s320/gucci.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034421513631070914" /></a><br />Not to be a Prada hater, but every season, Prada sends down the runway these frumpy outfits that may speak to the trend-du-jour, but always fail to bowl you over with femininity. Low and behold, you step into the Prada store and find about 10 of their runway looks and 100 basics items.<br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd3bxHGQetI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MG5Du7tM7qQ/s1600-h/guccicoat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/Rd3bxHGQetI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MG5Du7tM7qQ/s320/guccicoat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034421595235449554" /></a><br />So I have to give Gucci props, for showing a very wearable line that looks fresh and new and then sticking to it in season. This 1940's retro glam look is the most amazing show I've seen so far this season. Not only is it chock full of new elements: feather prints, Hepburn trousers, Sequin embellishments, but if feels very modern in it's interpretation. Get out the bobby pins...this look is amazing with fingerwaves and berry lips.Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203069.post-55542392169769129562007-02-20T16:00:00.000-05:002007-02-20T16:04:50.454-05:00Some Dope Dots at the Luella ShowOk so maybe I'm a week late at the NYC shows, but I've just decided I love these velvet and burnout dots. They are super 80's but look great in moderation. Now that I've converted my wardrobe to all black, it's now about how can I get even more black without being boring...and I think this is it! <br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RdthyXGQejI/AAAAAAAAAF4/2V_25DBNegg/s1600-h/luella.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RdthyXGQejI/AAAAAAAAAF4/2V_25DBNegg/s320/luella.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5033724526338275890" /></a><br />It's way cute in this bubble dress. And attitudy boots like this, makes it not quite so sweet. <br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RdtiGnGQekI/AAAAAAAAAGA/v_P2y8M69Wc/s1600-h/cw019313_10057.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yOdVjf64OfU/RdtiGnGQekI/AAAAAAAAAGA/v_P2y8M69Wc/s320/cw019313_10057.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5033724874230626882" /></a>Lanie Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15360458344735806310noreply@blogger.com0